Discussions with people who have run for office to talk about what motivated them and why YOU should run for office too
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
It's the first Utah You Should Run Podcast!
Derek Kitchen made history in Utah with a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on gay marriage. After serving on council in Salt Lake City, he went on to run for and win a seat on the Utah State Senate. In this podcast, he talks about the impact that his lawsuit had on marriage equality, the value of local office and focusing on neighborhood issues, the divide between Republicans in his state legislature, and why YOU should run for office. We also discuss our favorite Lebanese dishes, skate parks, and more.
Listen, subscribe, share, and make sure to follow Derek on Twitter at @derekkitchen
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Belinda Drake is a Progressive Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 32. She has worked for Democratic causes and candidates for many years before becoming a candidate herself in 2020.
In this You Should Run Podcast, Belinda Drake shares her insight on the current state of politics as she runs for office in Indiana. She discusses her family's influence on her views, running for office and making change as a black woman who is also LGBT, and how she plans to create change in her state legislature if elected. Now she is asking her community to "Believe in Belinda."
Take time to listen to Belinda's perspective, story, and drive and follow her on Twitter @iambelindadrake
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Dr. Lisa Reynolds is a pediatrician running for state legislature in Oregon. In this You Should Run Podcast, Dr. Reynolds answers many questions during an in depth discussion of her motivations for running for office and why she wants others to get involved as well.
What are her thoughts on children going back to school in person?
How are candidates like her pivoting to campaign during COVID-19?
What states should state legislatures take during this ongoing crisis?
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Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Daniel Corona was a very young candidate when he ran for Mayor of West Wendover, NV. He won by inspiring others, challenging the power structure, and building alliances. After winning though, he learned important lessons about governing coalitions to pass his agenda. In this You Should Run Podcast, Daniel Corona talks about what motivated him to run for office in the first place, his family's history standing up for labor, the impact of COVID-19 on local governments, and why YOU should run for office.
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Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
When Kelly Krout saw that no Democrat was going to be on the ballot in her state legislative district, she decided that she should step up and run. In this You Should Run Podcast, Kelly Krout talks about running for office as a Democrat and as a busy mom in Arkansas, her use of digital tools to break through during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too.
Listen, share, and get involved in running for office wherever you live!